How Pie Bird Pies baker Kristen Daily starts her day

Everyone assumes that Pie Bird Pies owner Kristen Daily starts her days rolling crusts bright and early.

But Daily likes to describe herself as a "middle of the day" person, with her peak "sweet spot" between 10am and noon.

How it works: The day begins with Freddie, her "goofy-looking" Chihuahua-terrier mix. Freddie wakes up Daily and her wife, Andrea, demanding breakfast.

Their other dog, "old man" Norman, likes to sleep in, but they'll take them out for a walk before they dive into their work.

State of play: Daily has grown her home bakery this year and is busy selling locally sourced summer flavors and hosting local Pride events.

Here's how Daily starts her day:

⏰ Wake up: 6-6:30am.

🍳 Breakfast: A "boring" breakfast of oatmeal or granola. On bake days, she eats pie.

She used to love coffee, but because of early menopause, she's cooled down on caffeine.

📱 What she's reading: Axios Des Moines, and a quick email scan. She also plays the New York Times' Crossplay.

💡 Advice for bakers who want to expand: Try selling at one of the many different-sized farmers markets across the Des Moines metro.

"If you love baking, people love to eat treats."